ciphertext
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ciphertext
- /ˈsaɪfəˌtɛkst/ UK
- /ˈsaɪfɚˌtɛkst/ US
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From cipher + text.
noun ciphertexts
- Encoded or encrypted text. All ciphertexts look alike; that's how you know they're in code.
Opposite: plain text
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noun
Opposite: plain text
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noun encoded text
| Deutsch | Geheimtext |
|---|---|
| Italiano | testo cifrato |
| Русский | шифро́вка šifróvka |
Talk about this word "ciphertext." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/ciphertext. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. ciphertext. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/ciphertext "ciphertext." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/ciphertext.Cite this
@misc{ciphertext_2026,
title = {ciphertext},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/ciphertext},
urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
